About Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In):
- It is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents as and when they occur.
- It is a functional organisation of the Ministry of Information & Electronics Technology, Government of India.
- Objective: Securing Indian cyberspace.
- CERT-In has been operational since 2004.
- The constituency of CERT-In is the Indian cyber community.
- CERT-In has been designated under Section 70B of the Information Technology Act, 2000, to serve as the national agency to perform the following functions in the area of cyber security:
- Collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on cyber incidents.
- Forecasts and alerts of cybersecurity incidents.
- Emergency measures for handling cybersecurity incidents.
- Coordination of cyber incident response
- Issue guidelines, advisories, vulnerability notes, and white papers relating to information security practices, procedures, prevention, response, and reporting of cyber incidents.
- Such other functions relating to cyber security as may be prescribed.
- To perform these functions, CERT-In is empowered to call for information and issue directions to service providers, intermediaries, data centres, body corporates, and any other person.
- CERT-In provides services to organizations in the Government, Public, and Private sectors. In addition, CERT-In provides services to individuals and home users as well.
- CERT-In collaborates with international counterparts to share information regarding emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and malware.
- CERT-In creates awareness on security issues through dissemination of information on its website (https://www.cert-in.org.in) and operates a 24x7 incidence response help desk.
- Disclosure of information will be followed in accordance with Indian Constitutional laws.
- To ensure effective governance, a Review Committee oversees CERT-In’s operations. This committee includes but is not limited to representatives from various government ministries, such as:
- Ministry of Law and Justice
- Department of Telecommunications
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Group Coordinator for Cyber Law and e-Security
- The committee meets regularly to assess CERT-In’s performance and provide strategic direction.
About Satcom Industry Association of India (SIA-India):
- The SIA-India is a non-profit body representing India’s space and satellite sector.
- Its members include satellite operators, manufacturers, startups, academia, and legal firms, working to shape policy and promote global collaboration.
